Black Sesame Seed Podi

Ellu Podi/sesame seed powder:

Ingredients:

• Black Sesame Seeds – ½ cup
• Split channa dhal – 1 tblsp
• Urad dhal – ¼ cup
• Dry red chili – 5 nos
• Asafetida – 1 tsp
• Salt – to taste.

Procedure:

• Dry roast the split channa dhal and urad dhal for about 4-5 mins or until the raw smell goes off and transfer it into a bowl
• Dry roast dry red chili for about 1-2 mins under medium flame and transfer it into a bowl
• Dry roast the black sesame seeds under low flame, it will splutter immediately once you started roasting, so don’t be panic.

• Cool completely and grind it coarse fine along with some salt.
• Healthy and omega 3 rich “Ellu Podi” is ready.

Rice Mixing Procedure:

• Heat a tblsp of gingelly oil, add 2 tblsp of Ellu podi Podi and fresh curry leaves, saute for a min and turn off the heat.
• Now add a cup of warm rice into the mixture and mix gently.
• Add salt if desired.
• Enjoy the healthy and tasty “Ellu Podi Sadam/Rice” as it is or with some thuvayal.

Note:

• Store it in clean and dry glass/ air tight container for more shelf life
• You can keep this podi over the counter for more than 2 weeks.
• Always grind a small amount of podi varieties, so that you can enjoy the fresh taste and flavor.
• You can have this Ellu podi weekly once.
• Since, ellu is a good source of calcium and unsaturated fats, it also helps to heal the wounds much faster, also it is rich in anti-oxidants. You can even give this to your kids, especially during the time of puberty.